Industry: Agriculture & Agri-business sector
Education Level: Master's Degree
Job Schedule: Full-time
Employer: County Government of Nyandarua
Salary: Job Group - P
Location: Nyandarua County Headquarters
Reports To: Deputy Director Agriculture - Soil Management
Directorate: Soil Management Sub-Directorate
Positions: 1
The Assistant Director Agriculture – Soil Management will support the Deputy Director in planning, coordinating and implementing soil conservation and sustainable land management programmes within the County. The officer will provide technical leadership in soil fertility management, erosion control, land rehabilitation, and climate-smart agriculture initiatives aimed at improving agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
A. Programme Coordination
- Coordinating implementation of county soil conservation and land management programmes.
- Supervising soil management initiatives at sub-county and ward levels.
- Supporting development and implementation of soil fertility improvement strategies.
B. Policy and Planning
- Participating in formulation and review of county policies, strategies and programmes relating to soil and land management.
- Supporting preparation of annual work plans, budgets and programme reports.
- Contributing to development of soil conservation guidelines and technical manuals.
C. Technical Advisory Services
- Providing technical guidance on soil fertility management, erosion control, watershed management and land restoration.
- Supporting soil testing programmes and dissemination of soil management recommendations to farmers.
- Advising farmers and stakeholders on sustainable land use practices.
D. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitoring implementation of soil management programmes and projects.
- Preparing technical reports, progress briefs and performance indicators.
- Supporting evaluation of programme impact and recommending improvements.
E. Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinating collaboration with national government agencies, research institutions, development partners and community organizations.
- Supporting farmer training, extension programmes and community mobilization activities.
F. Supervision and Administration
- Supervising Principal Soil Management Officers and Senior Soil Management Officers.
- Coordinating staff performance management and capacity development.
- Ensuring compliance with county policies, procedures and public service standards.
G. Resource Mobilization
- Supporting development of proposals and partnerships for soil conservation programmes.
- Assisting in mobilizing resources to support climate-smart agriculture and land restoration initiatives.
Job Dimensions
A. Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises:
- Principal Soil Management Officers
- Senior Soil Management Officers
- Soil Management Officers at field level (through sub-county supervision)
B. Financial Responsibility
- Supports preparation and monitoring of soil management programme budgets
C. Decision-Making
- Provides technical recommendations on soil conservation initiatives.
- Advises senior management on programme priorities and interventions.
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Soil Science
- A Bachelor’s degree in
- soil Science
- Agronomy
- Agriculture
- Land Resource Management
- Agro- ecosystems and environment
Professional Experience
- Must have a relevant experience of at least 9 years
- Served for at least five (5) years as senior officer in agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector.
Professional Training
- Attended a Senior Management Course or a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Professional membership
- Must be a member of the Soil Science Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body related to management.
Competencies and Skills
The officer must demonstrate:
- Strong technical knowledge in soil and land management.
- Ability to analyse and interpret the soil data obtained from the lab
- Interpretation of soil lab results
- Development of soil digital maps
- Have skills in virtual soil assessment skills
- Training skills for dissemination of data outcomes to the farmers
- Strategic planning and programme coordination skills.
- Leadership and supervisory ability.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Computer proficiency in relevant applications.
Key Competencies
- Strategic leadership
- Policy analysis
- Technical advisory capability
- Programme management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Integrity and professionalism
Application Criteria
Interested applicants are required to download and complete the Application for Employment Form available here, and attach copies of the following documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- National Identification Card;
- Academic and professional certificates;
- Testimonials; and
- Any other relevant supporting documents.
Completed applications, clearly indicating the position applied for and Advert No. 04/2026, should be submitted either by hand delivery or by registered mail in a sealed envelope addressed to:
The Secretary, County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 38-20303, Ol’Kalou, Kenya
Important Notice:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original copies of their National Identification Card, academic and professional certificates and other relevant supporting documents.
- Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
- Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
- The County Government of Nyandarua is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalized and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: All applications must be received on or before Thursday, 27th August 2026, at 5.00 p.m.
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